My partner & I truly enjoyed this quick getaway to Cape May. Icona is on Beach Drive, right across…read morethe street from the beach (as the name implies). I've stayed at their Diamond Beach location, but this was my first time here. Let me mention the most enjoyable employees first. Chet was at the Front Desk when I checked out. He was by far the most friendly person I interacted with at the front desk. Some of the females were a bit...... unfriendly. If you chose to work in a customer service position it's probably best to have a sunny disposition. I think Cape May needs to address that. Tarik/Tajik? He was the young men who helped EVERYBODY get their chairs and umbrellas to the beach. He was WORKING! Yet, he always remained pleasant. And lastly, the gentleman driving the shuttle was very pleasant. He picked us up/dropped us off about 4 times. He was also servicing the Mahalo (and Icona resort) so he had his work cut out for him! We REALLY appreciated him as it was pouring one night and he came to pick us up and bring us back to the hotel. That amenity is CLUTCH! Overall, it's a nice hotel. Clean, a beautiful small bathroom, a cute little kitchen area, a small pool, and parking. Somebody mentioned the room was small, but to me it was a decent size. The balcony however, now THAT was small. Just enough room for the 2 of us to sit out there side by side and chill. I did see larger balconies out by the pool (facing the beach) so I guess you get what you pay for (larger room perhaps; suite). The AC however, is loud. It's not a window unit, but one of those wall units. I'm glad I brought my earplugs, otherwise I probably wouldn't have slept. And speaking of sleep, the bed is not what I am used to when I visit a hotel; especially a higher end boutique hotel. It was uncomfortable to me. My partner however, had no problem sleeping and did not feel it was uncomfortable. So.... roll the dice. The pool is tiny. Or shall I say, smaller than the size you will expect it to be. But it works. I chilled in the pool for 3 days. It's a good spot to people watch and break from the sand of the beach. And once we parked, we didn't have to move the car. Cape May is very pedestrian friendly. We walked and rode bikes every where we went. I love it. It was a great getaway. Check it out.

Enjoyed our stay here for my son's 16th birthday. Rooms are updated and very well decorated. The…read morehotel itself is small but very clean and right across from the beach. We could walk almost everywhere (if you like to walk- get those steps in). Hemingways is right next door with a great happy hour and Congress Hall and Washington Street Mall are about a 20 - 25 minute walk each way. They have a shuttle (wasn't running during our stay). Beach entrance directly across the street. We will be back!

Dear Yelp, Visited…read morehere in April for a girls getaway midweek. We had a two queen ocean facing. The window seats are glorious. The bathroom is spacious. The beds and pillows were pretty comfortable. We were on the fourth floor and it was quiet, which I appreciated. The hotel And grounds are beautiful and well taken care of. I'd love to return in the summer if I win the lottery. Love, Nicole

This place is one of the best places to stop by and check out in Cape May! Cape May is one of my…read morefavorite towns to visit on the Jersey shore. It is one of the oldest hotels around 1815. Even presidents have stayed there. It is absolutely gorgeous between the wonderful hydrangeas, American flag displays and old school vintage carousel. It is a great place to grab a drink and stay outside on the well manicured lawn looking out on the ocean. I can't wait to come back in the summer.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME !!!…read more My Sir (yes, I literally call him that because he is such a sexy Sicilian gentleman and always dresses to the 9's!) is taking me away here for my birthday. It's my first one with him in my life :) I was blown away when we walked up to the main house, toured inside of ours, had tea, a cozy night and breakfast. He breakfast was nithing shoet of amazing! The star was the Blueberry Stuffed French Toast casserole - like OMG insanely delicious!!! I kind of had three servings! Many other perfect choices too, like English muffins, fruit, yogurt, granola). Our room is done in dark reds and boasts cherrywood. Also, beautiful prints and furniture. We had a romantic evening with the jacuzzi, (gas) fireplace and cloud cozy King sized bed! Stellar service from all - Sam and Amanda in particular. They do A LOT here! We MAY leave the room today, lol. Walking Washington Street is a possibility. MAYBE the Zoo... I lived in Cape May many moons ago. A definite place to visit- you will always have somewhere to go and somewhere to eat! Splurge on the decadence of The Queen Victoria!!! You're worth it!!!

We came here for an Anniversary getaway. Doug & AnnaMarie went above & beyond to make each guest's…read morestay enjoyable. This was our first visit to this charming B&B and it was truly a positive & memorable experience. It's located within the heart of Cape May, so walking distance to a myriad of restaurants and shops and only one block from the beach. The amenities are unbeatable - beach cruiser bikes, beach chairs and towels, lots of outdoor porches to relax on and read, and an outdoor shower. The breakfasts are delicious (we had an egg/cheese entree with ham the first day & a stuffed French toast with sausage patty the 2nd day) The daily morning and afternoon baked goods were delicious (especially the assorted breads with homemade strawberry jam!) The owners (Doug & AnnaMarie) are extremely warm and welcoming and go above and beyond & to ensure every guest felt safe during the COVID pandemic (great social distancing, mask awareness, plastic shields as needed & hand sanitizer). A well stocked 24 hr kitchen with plentiful bottled water as well. Lots of extras that you don't find in other B&Bs. They also immediately alerted us when my wife left her pocketbook behind at breakfast. You can tell that the management truly cares about making this place a great experience for their guests without cutting any corners. It's truly a beautiful property with lots of outdoor space and charming rooms each unique & all very well-maintained, extremely clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. Nothing but wonderful things to say about the Queen Victoria & we hope to be back again soon!

I was just here for drinks, didn't stay. I loved the decor and ambiance at this hotel. They…read moredecorate it so nicely for the holidays. The lounge is cozy and warm with a fireplace. Service was excellent and we enjoyed the cocktails. Had the Gold Rush and the Winter 25 Jackson. You can also order food. First come first served at the bar, lounge, and patio.

I was making travel plans for the upcoming months, and carved out a few days leading into a long…read moreweekend that I was looking to fill. One of the first places that came to mind was Cape May - I personally had not been here in over 20 years, but I know friends and family who regularly go and thought it would be a nice place for me to rediscover as an adult. The first question I asked myself was where I should stay - Cape May has no shortage of lodgings. Even though my first thought was one of the many inns along Beach Ave, I decided to look a little deeper and check out something more Cape May specific. The Virginia Hotel fit the bill, so that's where I booked. The Virginia is a boutique hotel at its heart, housed in a restored building that sits on Jackson Street. The hotel is owned by Cape Resorts, which also operates several other hotels in the area (as well as a couple on Long Island, NY). In addition to the main hotel, there are four cottages that fall under the Virginia - note that the hotel itself is adults only, but families may stay in the cottages. Like my other hotel reviews, I'm going to separate this review into pros and cons, so here we go! In my view, there are many pros to the Virginia - the first of which being the location. The hotel sits in the middle of Jackson Ave, a half block from the beach in one direction and a half block to Washington Mall in the other. The location really can't be beat - I walked everywhere during my stay. The exterior is lovely with sea blue sidings contrasting with striking red accents and flowers. They have an outdoor porch which is used for lounging (which I did) and seating for the Ebbitt Room (the onsite restaurant). Another pro are the amenities - the hotel only has 24 rooms, so you truly get that boutique hotel experience. My room was stocked with the essentials, the bed was comfy, and they offered complimentary continental breakfast. For the breakfast, you can either have it served in your room, on the front porch, or in the Ebbitt Room. Water and cookies are also served in the main lobby mid-afternoon - nothing fancy but a nice perk. The theming is also a pro - even though this isn't a B&B, the fact that the hotel is in a historic building gives the feel of being in one - the aesthetics and finishes are all high-end with interesting pieces, pops of color, and exquisite architecture. As far as cons, there aren't many. The hotel doesn't have an elevator, so you'll need to do stairs - not a con for some but something to keep in mind. There aren't some onsite amenities that one would expect at a hotel, such as a pool and a fitness center. You do, however, have access to the pool at Congress Hall and the fitness center at The Sandpiper - two nearby hotels that are also owned by Cape Resorts. If you park your own car you'll need to do so at Congress Hall a couple of blocks away, but they offer valet service. Finally, I want to circle back and give props to the staff - everyone I interacted with was super friendly and made sure that my stay was a great one. Even before I arrived, they texted to inform me of all the logistics, and I was able to communicate with the staff via text throughout my stay. Overall, I had a great return trip to Cape May, and the Virginia Hotel was an essential part of that. I would have no qualms staying here again in the future.

Nice place but for the price, they need to do the basics! We were in a wedding party and rented a…read more3 BR unit. All they provided was toilet paper. No hand soap, paper towels, DW soap, coffee filters etc. For $450 per night that might cost $5. I had to spend MY vacation going to get stuff. No coffee anywhere unless restaurant opened at 8:00 Am and on Sunday they were closed till at least 9:00 DO BETTER LAMER

Check in was very frustrating with two guys at front desk. SO SLOW and attitude was just bland, and…read morelines were Jammed up to outside. Gave no clear guide on how second car should be parked since they only provide only ONE parking space. Also, DO NOT book Penthouse here, ocean view and big size stay inside was the only pro part. It is way overpriced for only one tiny tight parking space given and penthouse location is at different site (not at la mar lobby location, it required us to drive additional 8min from main place to some second floor of restaurant) and elevator is so old that it only fits two people at time (so moving our luggages and other stuffs made us go back to our car 5th times). The parking area is behind George's restaurant so it smells like garbage...in summer, imagine that..and the restaurant had stuff left outside the path to get in, so it was very tight to get in..and ENDED UP SCRATCHING MY CAR. After finding out you can park at meters after 10PM to 10AM overnight, my car stayed on street. On other side, Cleaning ladies were very happy to help out, they took our request in efficient manner and check out with lady at front desk was so quick and fast. (Yes checking out is easy but she answered all questions so quick), would I stay here agin? Definitely not, but it was good learning experience.

We had such a fantastic recent visit here! The management really ensures the cleanliness and…read moreorganization within this bed-and-breakfast. The check-in process was extremely easy as well as the checkout. This hotel is extremely close to the beach and parking on the street was not challenging, but it could be during peak visiting hours. It is also close to many of the local restaurants and supermarket. Lastly, the best part about this place was the beautiful, homemade breakfasts and the afternoon tea. All the pastries during tea time were homemade and delicious. We look forward to staying here again in the future!

Enjoyed a recent weekend stay at this place & stayed in the Woodrose room. We enjoyed our stay…read moreimmensely. The place is decorated very nicely with new updates. I like that all the doors use a combo code instead of a key. Every afternoon there is tea & a tasty cake & cookies. The breakfasts were very filling & excellent quality ingredients. We sat on the outdoor porch every morning. Our room was on the 3rd floor & was very nice. The bathroom was very large with a fantastic jacuzzi tub for 2! The room was very bright & plenty of room for us. Could have used some more storage in the bathroom. The location of this place is close to the beach & all the restaurants & shops so fantastic location. Only negative is trying to find parking & the bikes that they give you to use - there was no way to move the seat down so I couldn't ride a bike (sucks to be short!). Anyway - definitely a place I will visit again.

This place had great reviews on all of the travel sites so we booked it for a very rare weekend…read moregetaway. I can see why people like the place. The proprietor is very kind and there are nice touches like wine happy hour each evening and good breakfast and coffee. Unfortunately the room just wasn't up to par. The photos I've posted speak for themselves. I understand it is an historic building but the stained carpets, falling apart bathroom, ancient uncomfortably soft and incredibly loud bathroom door just made the stay uncomfortable. We'd love to return but there'd need to be major updates to the rooms.

A cozy, gorgeous B and B , a stones throw away from anything you need In beautiful historic Cape…read moreMay. John, the proprietor is above and beyond. Friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable of the area. They offer wine and snacks in the afternoon (delivered to your room) and the breakfast I had was beyond reproach! (I may need to email them for the baked apple pancake recipe) a beautiful time, I can't wait to return Ps. In room AC, mini fridge and coffee maker. Great perks!

Welcome was the first word said to me when we arrived at Franco and Lena's adorable charming clean…read moreand quaint Cape May Inn. One of the only pet friendly hotels on the island, the location was very close in proximity to our whale/dolphin sightseeing cruise (that Jimmy my pup and I enjoyed very much), and was overall very ideal for the two of us. We will DEFINITELY be back soon next season!

Having never been to Cape May, chose this location based on reviews+price which seemed to equal…read morevalue. Advance impression was excellent - I called several times with questions and Lena was always personable, knowledgeable and patient. The tri-fecta of customer service! Pulling up in front was happy to see pictures matched actual (as we all have sadly learned, not always the case), check-in was a breeze (again with Lena) and enjoyed a humorous back and forth with Franco. Into the room and - no major disappointments. Perhaps slightly smaller than I expected, but super clean, nicely appointed, tile bath, nicer linens that weren't threadbare and a mini-kitchen - micro, middle size refrig, and coffee pot. Just enough. In fact perfect for a 3 night stay. A nice pool (again seemed a tad small, but am seeing that's the norm here, so perhaps it's my expectations that are the wrong size!), a BBQ/picnic area out back, as well as a a laundry/ice machine room. Consistently clean and neat. Everywhere. Just exceptionally well kept up. Slightly outside of 'downtown', but still walkable.... and far less $$$ with far less hustle and bustle. IMO, a good trade off. Very pleased with this choice. We called for an extra blanket and it was delivered in under 5 minutes. Oh, a parking space, beach chairs and towels come with the room, too! Rocking chairs out front, tables and chairs out back let you enjoy some outdoor space - and the pool of course! Very nicely (and thoughtfully) laid out! Note: they have several room types. We chose #4 - king bed, family suite, no pets. But some have full kitchens, some allow pets, various bed sizes, etc. Certainly a room style for everyone. 'House Rules' are appropriate, enforced, and enhance your stay. We'll be back....

We loved our stay at the Boarding House!! Front desk lady was kind, welcoming, and helpful. The…read moreroom itself was very clean and tasteful. We will definitely be back!

The best stay I've ever had in Cape May!! The rooms are clean and updated, with comfortable beds…read moreand great showers. They have great room amenities (like pour-over coffee and great bathroom products), and a really cute rooftop. The real stars here are the staff though- they're locals with tons of knowledge and recommendations for things to see/do in the area. They treat you like an old friend and are so welcoming- really can't recommend this place enough! Oh, and they're dog friendly which is super nice!

For starters, the Harrison/Pharos Inn does not have a front desk. When you show up for your stay,…read moreyou are not told where to park to unload. Eventually you get out and ring a bell. Someone that is working in the back (housekeeping or kitchen staff), comes to let you in and hands you the paperwork and a quick synopsis of your stay. There is no one to help you with your bags up to the 2nd or 3rd floors. One of the reasons that I chose the Harrison was for its location. For this reason I would give the Inn 3.5 stars rather than 3, but that is not an option. The location was perfect. Close to the center of town and the beach. One could park their car and walk or bike everywhere. However, the photos are misleading. I thought that I was booking a B&B with the old home charm, but one that was also impeccably updated. The rooms had white bedding which is similar to upscale hotels, however other parts of the room were subpar. The carpets need to be replaced. In the hallways and in our room they were filthy (stained and discolored all over). The bathroom shower was a prefabricated shower unit which was underwhelming for the price, but what was most annoying was that the shower regulator was loose and difficult to adjust. The water did not warm up for a few minutes and dripped while in the off position. The TV was small and too far away for the remote to work from the bed which is the only spot in the room that you would watch it from. Perhaps it needed batteries. I suspected this stay experience was going to be different than what I am accustomed to because I was contacted a few days prior to our stay exclusively via an AI messenger. Any questions that AI could not answer, the AI messenger had to escalate the question to the front desk (which did not exist at the inn). If you want to speak with a live person instead of going back and forth with the AI messenger, you have to call the number listed on the website. You are calling a general number. The Harrison/Pharos is a part of a conglomerate of many hotels in Cape May. You must listen to all of the options, and finally pick a number to punch to hopefully speak with a person. I chose housekeeping because there was not a front desk option. I called about how to work the TV because there were no instructions. The housekeeping person was not successful at helping over the phone. We were going out to dinner and after 8PM there is no one to help or stop by. We ended up figuring out some of the issues ourselves and then gave up. In addition, the network to get on the wifi was different than what was listed in the paperwork. Maybe as AI becomes more prevalent, people will become more accepting because we are forced to. In the future, I will make sure to avoid such places as long as I can. I have been to many B&Bs in the past and one of the perks is a fantastic breakfast. The breakfast was good, but not great. The afternoon tea was ok. The cake was dry. If I were eating at a restaurant, I would not go back. We paid for early entry to the room on the day we arrived. I was told that they could take our bags if we arrived early and the room was not ready. We chose to pay to get in two hours early. This is something new to me, but I did it anyway, If we had not, I do not know what they would have done with our bags. There was no one to help. For the amount of money that we paid for the room (about $600 per night after all fees), I expected more. I chose the place because of its location, old house charm, and what I thought was its clean, updated (not dingy) insides. The photos are misleading. Definitely not worth the price we paid. Even at a lower price point for the weekend of June 19th and 20th, much of my dissatisfaction would still be warranted.

Very disappointed in the 2 properties . Harrison and pharrow. Facade is falling apart . The…read moresprings from the old beds pierce thru the fabric. The water is yellow from the sink. Rotting wood on decks . So sad . Used to be our go to place twice a year. Probably the result of another corporation buying out .